Section 303 – Liability protections.
63G-12-303. Liability protections. (1) On or after the program start date, a private employer may not be held civilly liable under state law in a cause of action for the private employer’s unlawful hiring of an unauthorized alien if: (a) the private employer complies with Subsection 63G-12-301(2); and (b) the information obtained after verification under […]
Section 304 – Voluntary registration by private employer certifying participation in verification.
63G-12-304. Voluntary registration by private employer certifying participation in verification. (1) (a) On or after the program start date, a private employer may register with the department certifying that the private employer is in compliance with Subsection 63G-12-301(2). (b) A private employer may register with the department under this section regardless of whether the private […]
Section 305 – Administrative actions — Defenses.
63G-12-305. Administrative actions — Defenses. (1) On and after the program start date and in accordance with Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the department may bring agency action against a private employer who violates Subsection 63G-12-301(1) to impose a penalty described in Section 63G-12-306. (2) (a) To determine whether an employee is an unauthorized alien […]
Section 306 – Penalties.
Effective 6/1/2022 63G-12-306. Penalties. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Applicable license” means a license issued under: (i)Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act; (ii)Title 58, Occupations and Professions; or (iii)Title 61, Securities Division – Real Estate Division. (b) “First violation” means the first time the department imposes a penalty under this section, regardless of […]
Section 302 – Status verification system — Registration and use — Performance of services — Unlawful practice.
63G-12-302. Status verification system — Registration and use — Performance of services — Unlawful practice. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Contract” means an agreement for the procurement of goods or services that is awarded through a request for proposals process with a public employer and includes a sole source contract. (b) “Contractor” means […]
Section 204 – Obtaining a permit — Uses of permit.
63G-12-204. Obtaining a permit — Uses of permit. (1) An undocumented individual shall obtain a permit: (a) before providing services to a person in this state under a contract for hire; or (b) in accordance with Subsection (2), by no later than 30 days from the day on which the undocumented individual enters into a […]
Section 205 – Eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a guest worker permit.
63G-12-205. Eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a guest worker permit. (1) To be eligible to obtain or maintain a guest worker permit, an undocumented individual shall: (a) (i) be 18 years of age or older; or (ii) if younger than 18 years of age, have the permission of a parent or guardian; (b) live […]
Section 206 – Eligibility to obtain and maintain an immediate family permit.
63G-12-206. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an immediate family permit. To be eligible to obtain or maintain an immediate family permit, an undocumented individual shall: (1) live in Utah; (2) be a member of a guest worker’s immediate family; and (3) provide relevant contact information and regularly update the relevant contact information in a manner […]
Section 207 – Application and renewal process.
63G-12-207. Application and renewal process. (1) The department may not issue a permit under this part until the program is implemented under Section 63G-12-202. (2) The department shall: (a) create a permit that: (i) is of impervious material that is resistant to wear or damage; and (ii) minimizes the risk that the permit may be […]
Section 208 – Conditions during permit term.
63G-12-208. Conditions during permit term. (1) A permit holder shall continue to meet the eligibility criteria under Section 63G-12-205 or 63G-12-206 for the type of permit held by the permit holder. (2) A permit is automatically revoked if after issuance of the permit: (a) the permit holder to whom it is issued is convicted of, […]